After Ling Xiaodong urged him on yet again, the driver frowned, irritation rising in his eyes.
Traffic in the Imperial Capital was hopelessly jammed in broad daylight. Rushing him wouldn't help!
But then he caught sight of the thick stack of red banknotes Ling Xiaodong had slapped onto the center console.
The impatience in the driver's eyes vanished, replaced by delight.
He snatched up the cash, tucked it into his jacket, and patted his broad chest.
"Don't you worry, boss. I know this area like the back of my hand."
"I'll get you there safe and sound on time. Hold tight!"
The moment he finished speaking, the driver shifted gears and floored the accelerator.
The engine gave a low roar.
The battered yellow taxi shot forward like a horse let loose, weaving through traffic on the city expressway.
Ling Xiaodong watched the streets race backward outside the window, his brows still tightly knit.
Cool air from the AC blew across his face, but it did nothing to untangle his thoughts.
Something about this whole affair felt wrong in a way he couldn't quite explain...
Bai Ye might be an arrogant rich brat, but he was no brainless fool.
Gu Qingshang was the eldest daughter of the Gu Family. Her status alone made her untouchable.
Why would Bai Ye suddenly kidnap her and risk starting a war between their families?
Did the two of them have some old grudge no one knew about?
Or had that fall last time really driven the bastard insane?
Ling Xiaodong rubbed his knee absently, unable to make sense of it.
When no answer came, he shook his head and stopped dwelling on it.
That bastard Bai Ye had already sent him the exact coordinates through Green Bubble.
All he had to do was follow the